CVE-2025-59579CWE-201

CVE-2025-59579

High · published October 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
32.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky little hole in Simple Job Board lets sensitive data slip right out! 😱 Think of it like a job application folder that has some personal info written on a sticky note stuck inside—it can be easily seen when someone opens the folder without even trying! This vulnerability could allow attackers to retrieve sensitive information embedded in the sent data, potentially exposing personal user details, confidential job listings, or even internal communications. If exploited, it could lead to identity theft or a significant data breach, making it a serious concern for any organization using this platform.

Put simply

Think of it like a job application folder that has some personal info written on a sticky note stuck inside—it can be easily seen when someone opens the folder without even trying! The vulnerability allows sensitive information to be inserted into sent data, which can be accessed by unauthorized users. Specifically, it affects the Simple Job Board versions up to 2.13.7, enabling attackers to retrieve this sensitive data without proper authorization.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to retrieve sensitive information embedded in the sent data, potentially exposing personal user details, confidential job listings, or even internal communications. If exploited, it could lead to identity theft or a significant data breach, making it a serious concern for any organization using this platform. Update Simple Job Board to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your configurations and ensure that sensitive information is not being inserted into sent data inappropriately. Consider conducting a thorough audit of your data handling practices. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're not only fixing a serious issue but also becoming a security hero for your users! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00391 · 32.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-201 · Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data
Published
2025-10-22T19:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 14:32Z
    WordPress Simple Job Board plugin <= 2.13.7 - Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability
    cvelistv5